Bengaluru airport records over 1 crore flyers in first quarter of this year's fiscal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport records over 1 crore flyers in first quarter of this year's fiscal

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kempegowda International Airport continues its robust passenger growth by recording 1.02 crore passengers from April to June this financial year. The Kempegowda International Airport has recorded 1,02,71,423 passengers in the first quarter versus 95,78,000 in April-June 2023-2024. Negative growth Mysuru airport has nosedived in patronage by -45.3% this quarter with just 23,475 flyers as against 42,936 during the corresponding period last year. Bidar airport has nil passengers the first quarter as against 5,396 last fiscal.

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Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport
1 week ago

Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport

India Today  

Bengaluru Airport City Limited, a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited, has started building a large 2 million square foot Business Park. Bengaluru Airport City is being designed as a mixed-use area, with business parks, educational and healthcare districts, research and development hubs, as well as various entertainment and hospitality facilities. The development will also benefit from enhanced connectivity with …

Bengaluru airport road toll records ₹308 crore revenue; Mohandas Pai questions 'unfair' charges
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1 week, 3 days ago

Bengaluru airport road toll records ₹308 crore revenue; Mohandas Pai questions 'unfair' charges

Hindustan Times  

The Devanahalli toll plaza near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport recorded a revenue of ₹308 crore in the financial year 2023-24, making it Karnataka’s highest-earning toll plaza. Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai According to an Indian Express report, the plaza has generated a total of ₹1,577 crore over the past decade, driven by its prime location on NH 44, the main …

Bengaluru to get second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land finalised after ground survey
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengaluru to get second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land finalised after ground survey

India TV News  

The city of Bengaluru is going to get the second international airport soon as 6,000 acres of land has been finalised after the ground survey, reports said. According to a report by OneIndia.com, the Karnataka state government has identified a 6,000-acre land near the Nelamangala-Kunigal National Highway 75 for the proposed second airport near Bengaluru. A special team comprising environmental …

Bengaluru's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India: Report
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengaluru's KIA surpasses Chennai and Kochi, becomes third busiest international airport in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has secured the position of India’s third-busiest airport for international passenger traffic, surpassing Chennai and Kochi in October 2024, said a report in Money Control. Here is the data The Airports Authority of India’s data reportedly revealed that KIA handled 4.8 lakh international passengers in October, overtaking Chennai and Kochi. In September 2024, Bengaluru ranked fifth, …

Aviation growth continues unabated; Airports in Karnataka, Bengaluru boom
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Aviation growth continues unabated; Airports in Karnataka, Bengaluru boom

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Aviation figures continue to go skyward with airports across the country recording a 9.8% increase in growth last month compared to October 2023. International passengers continue to drive air traffic at Kempegowda International Airport with 4,89,871 flyers recorded last month, a 24.3% increase in growth compared to October 2023. Hubballi is up by 2.5% with 31,075 the monthly figure …

Airports authority of India nod for master plan to revamp HAL airport in Bengaluru
4 weeks ago

Airports authority of India nod for master plan to revamp HAL airport in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: City’s HAL airport is all set for a major revamp. A master plan is ready and has been approved by the chairman of the Airports Authority of India, according to sources. Now, an average of 12 small aircraft, including those used by defence forces, VIPs and VVIPs and private firms, use the HAL airport daily. A source told TNIE, …

Karnataka government speeds up Bengaluru’s second airport plans, narrows down two locations: Report
1 month ago

Karnataka government speeds up Bengaluru’s second airport plans, narrows down two locations: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is pushing forward plans to establish Bengaluru's second international airport, aiming to finalize the location soon. The move comes amid growing criticism over delays and rising competition from Tamil Nadu’s proposed greenfield airport at Hosur, located just 35 km from Bengaluru, according to The Times of India. Adding another layer of complexity, Shivakumar’s proposal for a skydeck …

Bengaluru becomes second-most preferred destination for domestic air passengers after New Delhi
1 month ago

Bengaluru becomes second-most preferred destination for domestic air passengers after New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru has become the second-most preferred domestic destination for air travellers across the country after New Delhi, according to data revealed by travel aggregator Ixigo. Though Delhi tops the list of most preferred destinations for domestic air travellers, Bengaluru saw unprecedented growth in the number of arrivals at Kempegowda International Airport this year. Aloke Bajpai, the CEO of Ixigo group, …

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth
2 months, 3 weeks ago

International traffic drives Bengaluru Airport growth

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, continues its upward growth with a 13.3% surge in patronage in August 2024 as compared to the corresponding period last year. The report reveals that airports across the country have recorded 3.26 crore flyers last month as compared to 3.04 crore in August 2023 marking an overall growth of 7.5%. International traffic continues to …

When small towns take flight
3 months, 1 week ago

When small towns take flight

The Hindu  

The licence to operate flights from Shivamogga Airport, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, will expire on September 23 unless the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation renews it. A significant contributor to this traffic is Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, which handled nearly 33 lakh passengers and 21,465 flights in July. Hubballi: Potential unexplored Hubballi Airport, the …

Passenger boom continues in Bengaluru airport
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Passenger boom continues in Bengaluru airport

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: According to Airports Authority of India Kempegowda International Airport recorded a 9.2 per cent increase in footfall. Traffic data recorded a total of 32,91,960 international and domestic flyers last month as compared with 30,13,675 in July 2023. International traffic continues to drive the growth at KIA with 4,44,759 flying out of the country from Bengaluru, a 12.9 per cent …

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport passenger traffic up 7% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025
5 months ago

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport passenger traffic up 7% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025

Live Mint  

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport recorded a notable increase in passenger traffic, welcoming over 13.4 million travellers in the first quarter of the financial year 2025. According to Mumbai International Airport Limited, which manages CSMIA, approximately 3.7 million passengers travelled internationally, while 9.7 million took domestic flights during this period, as per the report. Additionally, CSMIA handled 59,775 domestic …

Karnataka govt considering 6 locations for 2nd airport for Bengaluru: Minister
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka govt considering 6 locations for 2nd airport for Bengaluru: Minister

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government will need to acquire 3,000 to 5,000 acres of land for setting up a new international airport as big as Kempegowda International Airport in north Bengaluru with a capacity to handle 100 million passengers per annum, according to Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. KIA’s capacity Responding to media queries at Vidhana Soudha in …

Number of passengers from Bengaluru to Male dropped in Q1 2024, compared to Q1 2023
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Number of passengers from Bengaluru to Male dropped in Q1 2024, compared to Q1 2023

The Hindu  

During the first quarter of 2024, fewer passengers flew between Bengaluru and Male, the capital of Maldives, compared to the same period last year. As per the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation’s city-wise report, on international passengers to and from the Indian territory during this January-March, 41,294 passengers commuted between the two cities. In the past four years, barring 2020 when …

Meeting to decide on location for Bengaluru's second airport soon: Minister
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Meeting to decide on location for Bengaluru's second airport soon: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, A meeting will be convened soon to decide the location for the proposed second airport for the city, Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure M B Patil said on Sunday. HT Image Before making a final decision, the government would consider two main aspects: passenger load and connectivity to the existing Kempegowda International Airport, he said. The exclusivity clause with the …

Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru airport leads India in perishable exports for fourth consecutive year

Hindustan Times  

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has reaffirmed its status as India's leading hub for perishable exports, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top. Bangalore International Airport Limited, the airport's operator, reported a substantial growth in perishable cargo handling, with a total of 63,188 metric tons processed during the 2023-24 financial year, reflecting an impressive 18 per cent increase …

BACL scouts for design consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BACL scouts for design consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Airport City Limited has issued a request for proposal to procure the services of a design consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway. “The BACL intends to procure services ‘Principal Design Consultancy for Bengaluru Airport City streetscape and elevated walkway’ from a suitably qualified and experienced company on the terms and conditions contained in this RFP. During …

Bengaluru to get second international airport, officials to work on feasibility
6 months ago

Bengaluru to get second international airport, officials to work on feasibility

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka minister for large and medium industries MB Patil said that the government is in plans to construct second international airport in Bengaluru. Bengaluru to get second airport, govt directs officials to work on it In an X post, MB Patil said, "New Airport plans on the horizon. The minister further said that the new airport will serve the needs …

Belagavi airport records big growth, Hubballi sees few flyers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Belagavi airport records big growth, Hubballi sees few flyers

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Clocking growth of 64.1% in April 2024 over the corresponding month in the previous year, Belagavi airport has registered an impressive growth in air passenger traffic. The monthly Air Traffic Report of AAI shows overall passenger growth of 6 per cent in the country, with 32.39 million flyers in April 2024, as compared to 30.56 million in April 2023. …

Bengaluru airport reverses controversial fee structure for vehicles entering premises after public backlash: Report
7 months ago

Bengaluru airport reverses controversial fee structure for vehicles entering premises after public backlash: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport recently caused a stir with its proposed fee restructuring, requiring private and commercial vehicles to shell out cash for accessing airport premises. This backtrack occurred mere hours after the initial announcement that travel to and from the airport would incur additional expenses starting from Monday. The intended implementation of this new fee structure was slated for …

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports are buzzing thanks to small airlines
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Hyderabad airports are buzzing thanks to small airlines

Hindustan Times  

A shift in schedule typically starts with new flights, new stations and this summer has been no different. Top routes Mumbai - Delhi remains the top route in the country with 388 weekly frequencies while Delhi - Mumbai will see 383 weekly frequencies. Mumbai - Bengaluru - Mumbai comes in next with 251 weekly frequencies per week, followed by Delhi …

Shivamogga airport handles over 26,000 passengers in first six months of operations
9 months ago

Shivamogga airport handles over 26,000 passengers in first six months of operations

The Hindu  

The Shivamogga airport in its first six months of operations servicing four routes handled 26,086 passengers with a chunk of them being travellers on the Bengaluru-Shivamogga route. The airport started commercial operations on August 31, 2023, with Indigo offering flight services on the Bengaluru-Shivamogga sector. From August 31, 2023, to January 31, 2024, around 15,485 passengers travelled on this route, …

KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally
9 months, 1 week ago

KIA Bengaluru recognised as best airport at arrivals globally

The Hindu  

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been recognised as the best airport at arrivals globally by the Airports Council International’s Airport Service Quality Awards 2023. KIA shares the best airport at arrivals globally honour with two other airports — Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, and the Zayed International Airport – Terminal A in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International …

In 2023, domestic aviation soared due to religion and tourism
10 months, 3 weeks ago

In 2023, domestic aviation soared due to religion and tourism

Hindustan Times  

The year 2023 saw the highest ever domestic traffic being recorded in India. Amongst the top 10 airports in the country by domestic footfalls, Kolkata, Chennai and Goa-Dabolim reported numbers which are lower than 2019, while the other seven airports saw an increase in traffic. While Goa-Dabolim saw a drop in passengers, coupled with the newly inaugurated Manohar Parrikkar International …

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International airport saw 37M footfalls in 2023. Details
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International airport saw 37M footfalls in 2023. Details

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has recorded 37.2 million footfalls in the year 2023, said BIAL in an announcement. According to BIAL, Bengaluru airport saw 35.3 per cent foot fall spike in 2023, when compared to 2022. On March 17, 2023, Bengaluru airport saw the highest air traffic movements with 748 ATMs that day. UNESCO’s Prix Versailles, a Paris based architectural …

KIA becomes the busiest airport in Karnataka; Bidar handles the least number of passengers during FY 2022-23
1 year ago

KIA becomes the busiest airport in Karnataka; Bidar handles the least number of passengers during FY 2022-23

The Hindu  

While Kempegowda International Airport was the busiest airport in Karnataka handling 31.91 million passengers during the financial year 2022-23, Bidar airport handled the least number of passengers during the period. In top spots The top spot was occupied by Delhi and Mumbai airports followed by KIA which handled 28.12 million domestic passengers and 3.78 million international passengers. Among the State …

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick

India TV News  

Trending news: Bengaluru is popularly known for its traffic jams and extremely lengthy commutes. Jain posted a screenshot from a ride-sharing app that displayed an astonishing travel time of 132 minutes to cover the distance of 45.3 kilometres between Bengaluru city and the airport. In his funny caption, Vishal Jain provided a Bengaluru survival tip for those intending to pick …

Bengaluru bandh | Airlines ask passengers to reach Kempegowda International Airport early to avoid inconvenience
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru bandh | Airlines ask passengers to reach Kempegowda International Airport early to avoid inconvenience

The Hindu  

As commuting to the Kempegowda International Airport is likely to be affected due the Bengaluru bandh on September 26, airlines have been asking passengers to plan their travel and reach the airport in advance to avoid any inconvenience. “Due to the Bandh declared in Bengaluru on 26 Sep 2023, there may be an impact on public transport facilities for travel …

Navigating the airport commute challenge in Bengaluru
1 year, 3 months ago

Navigating the airport commute challenge in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The third busiest in the country, Kempegowda International Airport — Bengaluru’s international airport — handled 31.91 million passengers in FY 2022-2023. At present, public transport to the airport is available in two options: the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporations’ airport AC bus service, and the railways’ MEMU trains. Along with the reporter and photojournalist, only ten passengers disembarked in the station, …

10 injured after shuttle bus at Bengaluru airport hits pillar
1 year, 6 months ago

10 injured after shuttle bus at Bengaluru airport hits pillar

India Today  

Ten people were injured when the shuttle bus they were traveling in from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport here crashed into a pillar early on Sunday, airport authorities said. "On June 18, 2023 at approximately 5.15 AM, a shuttle bus operating between T1 and T2 of the BLR airport collided with a pole near the …

Bengaluru airport's T2 to handle international flights from September 1: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru airport's T2 to handle international flights from September 1: Report

Hindustan Times  

The international departures and arrivals at Bengaluru airport will move to new terminal 2 starting from September 1, reported Moneycontrol. Speaking with the news portal, Hari Marar, the CEO of Bengaluru International Airport Ltd said, “The T2 of Kempegowda International Airport will be dedicated for international travel while the T1 will only handle domestic travel from September 1. In November …

U.P.’s Prayagraj airport handles over 25K flights in just 52 months
1 year, 7 months ago

U.P.’s Prayagraj airport handles over 25K flights in just 52 months

Hindustan Times  

Adding another feather to its cap, the Prayagraj airport located at Bamrauli has become the third one in the state to have handled more than 25,000 flights in just 52 months, say officials. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The Prayagraj airport, which connects Sangam city to different parts of the country, was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 16, 2018 …

Bengaluru airport reports strong growth in passenger numbers in 2022-23
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru airport reports strong growth in passenger numbers in 2022-23

Hindustan Times  

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru reported a 96 per cent growth in passenger numbers during 2022-23 compared to the previous financial year, with 31.91 million passengers travelling through the airport. The Kempegowda International Airport continues to be the number one airport for processing perishable cargo in India for the second consecutive year. It continues to be the number one airport for …

Bengaluru rains: Fourteen flights diverted from Kempegowda airport
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengaluru rains: Fourteen flights diverted from Kempegowda airport

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rains lashed out at Bengaluru and the outskirts of the city on Tuesday evening, resulting the diversion and cancellation of flights at Kempegowda International Airport. A total of 14 flights were diverted from Bengaluru out of which 12 were diverted to Chennai airport, one flight was diverted to Coimbatore airport and other flight to Hyderabad, reported news agency PTI. …

‘BJP government is ready to expand Bengaluru airport': Amit Shah in Devanahalli
1 year, 9 months ago

‘BJP government is ready to expand Bengaluru airport': Amit Shah in Devanahalli

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah who inaugurated BJP’s ‘Vijaya Sankalpa Ratha Yatra’ in Bengaluru on Friday said that their government is ready to expand the Kempegowda International Airport. ‘BJP government is ready to expand Bengaluru airport': Amit Shah in Devanahalli Speaking at Devanahalli near Bengaluru, Shah said, “The recent development of Bengaluru airport only happened because of PM Narendra Modi. …

Bangalore International Airport sees 71% spike in passenger traffic in 2022: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Bangalore International Airport sees 71% spike in passenger traffic in 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bangalore International Airport Limited, which is the operator of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru's Devanahalli, has recorded a 71 per cent surge in its passenger traffic in 2022 as compared to 2021. Passenger traffic was at 27.5 million people in 2022, helped by increased domestic passenger volume, which recovered to pre-pandemic levels after the operator re-launched several key …

Bengaluru and Delhi Feature Among Top-Performing Global Airports of 2022, Here's Why
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengaluru and Delhi Feature Among Top-Performing Global Airports of 2022, Here's Why

News 18  

The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly devastating for the aviation industry, which came to standstill for several months. Even prominent airports like New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and London’s Heathrow Airport suffered during the pandemic. The report has ranked Bengaluru’s Kempegwoda International Airport at the second spot in the best-performing airports in the last year. In 2022, Skytrax World …

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the terminal-2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru. 2 / 8 View Photos in a new improved layout Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express at the KSR Railway Station. 3 / 8 View Photos in a new improved …

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru witnesses key events as PM visits the city| In pics Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the terminal-2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the terminal-2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Karnataka's Bengaluru. 2 / 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express at the KSR Railway Station. …

Bengaluru’s Flight of Fancy Lands at Kempegowda Airport’s T2: Easy for Travel & On the Eyes Too
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru’s Flight of Fancy Lands at Kempegowda Airport’s T2: Easy for Travel & On the Eyes Too

News 18  

From ease of travel to easy on the eye and nature, Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, is all about the experience. PM Modi also unveiled the 108-ft-tall statue of the city’s founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, which has been installed at the Kempegowda International Airport. AIRBUS A380 The …

Heading to Bengaluru airport on Friday? Avoid these roads as PM lands in town
2 years, 1 month ago

Heading to Bengaluru airport on Friday? Avoid these roads as PM lands in town

Hindustan Times  

If you plan to fly from the Bengaluru airport on Friday, and are worried about how to get there on time with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying a visit to the state, these are the roads you need to avoid to stay away from his convoy and catch your flight. PM Modi's convoy will be passing through roads approaching Bengaluru's …

PM Modi shares glimpses of Bengaluru airport's 2nd terminal | In Pics
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi shares glimpses of Bengaluru airport's 2nd terminal | In Pics

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared glimpses of the second terminal of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru ahead of its inauguration on Friday. PM Modi shares glimpses of Bengaluru airport's 2nd terminal | In Pics “I am pleased that the terminal building gives utmost importance to sustainability,” he tweeted. Here are the pictures PM Modi shared: PM Modi shared …

PM Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru airport's second terminal on Friday
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru airport's second terminal on Friday

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Bengaluru on Friday to launch a slew of new projects, including the inauguration of a second terminal at the city's Kempegowda International Airport. The new terminal is designed as a tribute to one of Bengaluru's older titles - Garden City, with passenger experience meant to be like a “walk in the garden”. READ …

PM Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda airport in Bengaluru on Nov 11
2 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda airport in Bengaluru on Nov 11

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on November 11. Karnataka | PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, built at a cost of around Rs 5000 crores, on Nov 11. T2 is designed as a tribute to the Garden city of Bengaluru; passenger experience is meant …

Bengaluru airport back to pre-COVID passenger levels
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru airport back to pre-COVID passenger levels

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru is back to pre-COVID passenger levels owing to the high traffic numbers recorded in the current financial year until October 26. Passenger traffic volumes registered over 102 per cent growth in domestic travel and about 85 per cent growth in international travel in October 2022, as compared to October 2019, the airport's operator Bangalore International …

Karnataka: Bengaluru-Hubballi bus fares beat airfares; priced at ₹5,000
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka: Bengaluru-Hubballi bus fares beat airfares; priced at ₹5,000

Live Mint  

Ahead of Diwali, bus fares have spiked up astronomically, giving tough competition to flight fares in Bengaluru. Bus fares from Karnataka's capital to Hubballi were charged around ₹5,000 per passenger, according to a report by Hindustan Times, Livemint's sister publication. A Twitter page called Hubballi-Dharwad Infra shared screenshots comparing bus and flight fares from Bengaluru to Hubballi. "Bus fares in …

Bengaluru rains | Heavy rainfall impacts flight services at Bengaluru Airport
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengaluru rains | Heavy rainfall impacts flight services at Bengaluru Airport

The Hindu  

Inclement weather conditions at Kempegowda International Airport disrupted several flight services. A spokesperson of the Bangalore International Airport Limited, the operator of the Kempegowda International Airport, said that two international flights, one Air France flight incoming from Paris and another Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt were also diverted to Chennai. The airport received 109 mm of rainfall between 11.30 p.m and …

Passenger Traffic to Non-Metro Cities from Bengaluru Airport Increases to 64 Percent in 10 Months
3 years, 10 months ago

Passenger Traffic to Non-Metro Cities from Bengaluru Airport Increases to 64 Percent in 10 Months

News 18  

With airlines flying to more destinations across the country, the Bengaluru airport has been connecting to more non-metro cities, its operator said on Thursday. “The share of non-metro traffic to and from Kempegowda airport increased 9 per cent to 64 per cent in 10 months from 55 per cent in the corresponding period in 2019-20 amid the Covid pandemic," the …

Guwahati Airport Will Handle 1 Crore Passengers Annually Post Rs 1,232 Crore Upgradation Project: Officials
4 years, 2 months ago

Guwahati Airport Will Handle 1 Crore Passengers Annually Post Rs 1,232 Crore Upgradation Project: Officials

News 18  

The Guwahati airport, the only international airfield in the northeastern region, would handle 10 million passengers annually after the under construction Rs 1,232 crore project ends by 2022, officials said on Wednesday. Officials of the Airport Authority of India said that the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport currently handles over 6 million passengers annually and the under-construction terminal building would …

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